Dirk VanderHart
Oregon Cigarette Tax Supporters Reveal A Massive Early War Chest
Health providers are sending a message to tobacco companies gearing up to fight a proposed $2-per-pack hike on cigarette taxes in Oregon: Be prepared to spend big.
Governor's Plan To Plug Oregon Health Care Shortfall Faces Uncertainty
With little fanfare, a nearly $380 million package to help fund health care for low-income Oregonians cleared a legislative committee Friday morning with strong support from both parties.
Amid Measles Outbreak, Oregon Lawmaker Readies Bill To End Vaccine Exemptions
As public health officials work to tamp down a measles outbreak in the Portland metro area, Oregon lawmakers are preparing to take up legislation that would increase the number of children vaccinated for the disease.
Gov. Brown Budget Proposal Targets Health, Housing
Gov. Kate Brown unveiled a $23.6 billion budget proposal Wednesday that plugs holes in state health funding, seeks to gain ground in an ongoing housing crisis, expands access to voting and sets aside millions for challenging the policies of President Donald Trump.
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